Nurse LPN

Youth Consultation Service; Buena Vista Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service’s Sawtelle Buena Vista program in New Jersey seeks a licensed practical nurse to join a multidisciplinary residential team and provide direct nursing care. The nurse will cover weekdays 3pm-11pm, administer immunizations, manage medications, and support health education for clients with psychiatric and medical needs.

NJ LPN license and CPR/AED are required, with at least one year of nursing experience; bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey LPN license and CPR/AED certification.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Experience working with youth and adults with psychiatric and medical issues and developmental disabilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing coverage within the group/residential site.
• Review day’s assignments with Site Administrator.
• Provide medical care, promote health maintenance and health education to clients.
• Arrange and/or accompany clients to medical appointments and follow-up screenings within two weeks.
• Administer immunizations as required by New Jersey State Law and maintain records.
• Supervise the ordering, storage of medications and first aid supplies.

Skills

LPN License

CPR/AED Certification

Nursing Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or better

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Our Nurse will become a part of our multidisciplinary team (Psychiatrist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Residential Counselors) that provide an array of therapeutic services to individuals in our care. We provide the highest quality of care and have a commitment to the professional growth and clinical development of our team members.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing coverage as the nurse within our group/ residential site.
• Meet with Site Administrator of designed to review day's assignments.
• Provide medical care, promote health maintenance andhealth education to clients.
• Arranges and/or accompanies (if applicable) client on medical appointments and follow-up screenings in a timely manner (within 2 weeks).
• Administers immunizations as required by New Jersey State Law. Maintains immunization records.
• Responsible for supervising the ordering, controlling, storage of medications and first aid supplies

Requirements:

Active New Jersey LPN License and CPR/AED certification and at least one year of nursing experience. Experience working with youth and adults with psychiatric and medical issues and developmental disabilities a plus. Bachelors and DDD certification also a plus.

Work Schedule: Weekdays 3p-11p

Sawtelle Buena Vista is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS),which is a mission driven organization partnering with at-risk individuals to build happier, healthier, more hopeful lives. Our robust continuum of care includes 40+ residential behavioral health programs, community-based services, two schools and outpatient clinics throughout the state of NJ which lends to an opportunity for maximum growth and advancement. YCS has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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